Events

  • Jun 20

    Garden to Table Summer Workshop Series

    June 20, 2025 – August 22, 2025 Taylor Community Library 12303 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180

    In this hands-on program, youth will explore the journey of food from seed to plate! Participants will learn how to plant and care for a garden, harvest fresh produce, and turn their homegrown ingredients into simple, healthy meals.

  • Jul 11

    Veteran Farmer Conference

    July 11, 2025 – July 12, 2025 The Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, 370 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565

    This two-day conference provides meaningful educational workshops, practical training, and networking opportunities designed specifically for veteran farmers, agricultural professionals, and caregivers.

  • Jul 12

    Growing Beverage Botanicals Blom Meadworks

    July 12, 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM Bløm Mead + Cider 100 S 4th Ave Suite 110 Ann Arbor, MI 48103

    Join us in the taproom as we learn from two experts about how to grow lavender, basil, and strawberries to use safely in your summertime drinks from two experts.

  • Jul 14

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    July 14, 2025 – December 10, 2025 Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Jul 14

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    July 14, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Jul 17

    MSU Tollgate Garden Open House

    July 17, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

    Tollgate Farm's Garden Open House offers visitors the chance to view over 20 beautiful gardens on a 160-acre property

  • Jul 28

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food

    July 28, 2025 – November 3, 2025 Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

  • Jul 28

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food - July 28, 2025

    July 28, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30AM Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

  • Aug 14

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - August 14, 2025

    August 14, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Aug 18

    Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preservation Equipment & Freezing

    August 18, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045

    Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to preserve your fruit and vegetables by through blanching and freezing.

  • Aug 25

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - August 25, 2025

    August 25, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Aug 25

    Van Buren DIstrict Library - Water bath Canning Process & Pressure Canning

    August 25, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045

    Explore home food preservation basics of water bath and pressure canning.

  • Sep 8

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - September 8, 2025

    September 8, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Sep 10

    Van Buren DIstrict Library - Hand-On Class: Picking

    September 10, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045

    Join us as we explore the home preservation technique of pickling.

  • Sep 15

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food - September 15, 2025

    September 15, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

  • Sep 17

    Van Buren DIstrict Library - Hand-On Class: Applesauce

    September 17, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045

    Join us as we preserve home made applesauce in this hands on home foods preservation class.

  • Sep 24

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - September 24, 2025

    September 24, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Oct 4

    Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference

    October 4, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!

  • Oct 7

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - October 7, 2025

    October 7, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Nov 3

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food - November 3, 2025

    November 3, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.